Chamberlain, Lesley

Rilke: The Last Inward Man

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ISBN 13:: 9781782277248
author:: Chamberlain, Lesley
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Pushkin Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 256
Dimensions:: 21.6 x 13.5 centimetres (0.57 kg
Genre:: Biography, Literary, History,
Condition:: New
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Rilke: The Last Inward Man by Lesley Chamberlain A profound exploration of Rilke's inner world and its significance in a rapidly changing cultural landscape. This biography delves into the poet's life, work, and reception, revealing how his inwardness was perceived as both a strength and a weakness during his lifetime. Chamberlain argues that Rilke's poetry was a response to a world lacking in spirituality, seeking to restore spirit to Western materialism. Through works of dazzling imagination and rich imagery, Rilke aimed to encourage a heightened awareness of how to live with the world as it is, while retaining a sense of transcendence. This book offers a searching insight into Rilke's inner world, shedding light on his poetry and its enduring relevance today.

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